ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Standard Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-205 Mil.
The Standard Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES3,864 Mil. Therefore, The Standard Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -5.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Standard Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SGL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.61 Med: -6.21 Max: 4.31
Current: -27.61
During the past 13 years, The Standard Group's highest ROA % was 4.31%. The lowest was -27.61%. And the median was -6.21%.
NAI:SGL's ROA % is ranked worse than 89.91% of 1031
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs NAI:SGL: -27.61
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
The Standard Group ROA % Related Terms
The Standard Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard Group's ROA % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard Group's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Standard Group ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard Group's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a ROA % of -5.31% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #927 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is The Standard Group's ROA % too high?
The Standard Group's current ROA % is -5.31%. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #927 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #927 out of 1031 companies for ROA %. This places The Standard Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.70, based on 1,031 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current ROA % is -5.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.31%. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current ROA % is -5.31% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
ROA %: -5.31%
GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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